Brazil's Carnival Parades

Dancer performs during the parade of Beija-Flor de Nilopolis samba school in Rio de Janeiro Carnival, at Marques de Sapucai sambodrome, in Rio de Janeiro.

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Wellington Batucada

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AP PHOTOS: A Carnival day in Brazil, from a morning street party

See the colorful floats and glitzy outfits from Brazil's Carnival festival parades

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In pics: carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-Xinhua

See the colorful floats and glitzy outfits from Brazil's Carnival festival parades